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BU05 CEK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,920 mi
Last recorded46,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CEK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 46,901 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 46,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 46,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,186 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 46,178 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 46,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,213 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,022 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,022 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,021 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,021 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 34,482 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,750 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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BU05 CEK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 16,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 CEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 CEK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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